Made the traditional way from hog jowls for a staple of authentic Italian cooking, and recently repopularized by chefs such as Mario Batali. The skinned meat is cured in sea salt for a month, removed from the salt, seasoned with black pepper, coriander, rosemary and bay leaf, then air-dried to complete the cure. The result is a unique flavor that elevates any culinary preparation and is irresistible when sampled on its own. Use rendered as an ingredient in sauces and sautes for a delicious unctuous quality, or slice thin and wrap around meat for grilling. This long-lasting product also makes a fantastic pasta carbonara!

Much more rich pork flavor than bacon, and get a wonderful crispy texture if slowly cooked. My new favorite for Pasta Amatriciana.

By Frankefrom NYon Sep 05, 2016

ricordare Amatrice

I wanted to remember those that lost their lives, so in a small way, I ordered this wonderful cured pork and made Spaghetti all'Amatriciana

By Francescafrom Cincinnati, OHon May 08, 2016

Guanciale

The right guanciale for the perfect carbonara. It is a little pricey though, considering you will use the whole piece for a dinner for 8 to 10 people.

By win jolleyfrom oregonon Mar 20, 2016

JAMBALAYA

Living in Oregon I could not find Tasso so ordered your cured pork Guanciale which was perfect in the Jambalaya.

By Debfrom MAon Mar 15, 2016

Guanciale

The guanciale was extremely salty. I made carbonara with it and added no salt to the carbonara and a minimal amount of pecorino romano cheese (which is less salty than paremesan) and the carbonara was almost too salty to eat.

By Janfrom Fallbrook, CAon Apr 09, 2015

WOW!

I've made pasta all'amatriciana with other Guanciale but they don't hold a candle to Milano's. It arrived quickly and I couldn't wait to try it. The spices really add wonderful flavor to any dish you make. Melt in your mouth goodness. Bye bye bacon and pancetta - hello Guanciale.

By Janfrom Fallbrook, CAon Apr 09, 2015

Over The Top Good

I've made all'Amatriciana sauce with other Guanciale but this product is heads above the rest. It arrived quicker than I expected and the packaging was first rate. The spices add a wonderful flavor to anything you make with the Guanciale. I'm substituting it for bacon!!!